Evertsen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Evertsen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.867 N,2 13.767 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.381117
  • Longitude: -2.229450
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVERTSEN
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 47.2 m
Width 7.6 m
Sonar Length 54.89
Sonar Width 11.37
Shadow Height 4.55
Orientation 30
Tonnage 392
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2015

Surveying Details

H3274/61 10.8.61 POSN 17 MILES SE OF PORTLAND BILL. LOCATED BY SONAR IN 502238N, 021318W USING DECCA OR 153DEGS, 9.3 MILES FROM SHAMBLES LTV. MARKED EDDY & OIL SLICK ON SURFACE. LYING E/W. APPROX LENGTH 240FT, HT 30FT. LEAST DEPTH 22FMS. (C IN C PORTSMOUTH, 27.6.61). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 502249N, 021338W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S 125 IN 150FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED FINE SAND. (HMS SCOTT, 7.5.64). AMEND TO WK 21FMS 0FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 907/65. H3950/70 AMEND TO WK 38MTRS. NC 2615. 24.7.84 WK CONFIRMED AS THE EVERTSEN. (M SKELSEY). HH090/533/01 12.5.94 EXAM'D 10.2.94 IN 502252N, 021346E [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTHS 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP, MAJOR FEATURE HAS LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). 5.8.15 EXAM'D 2013 IN 5022.880N, 0213.771W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.44MTRS. LENGTH 54.89MTRS, WIDTH 11.37MTRS, HEIGHT 4.55MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210 DEGS. (CEFAS/EGS, DS7). NFS, RETAIN DEPTH 38MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH DUTCH MV FAVORIET IN THICK FOG. WAS ON PASSAGE FOWEY TO ROTTERDAM.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the EVERTSEN wreck located?

The EVERTSEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.867 N,2 13.767 W.

How deep is the EVERTSEN and where exactly is it located?

The EVERTSEN lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.867 N,2 13.767 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EVERTSEN?

The seabed around the EVERTSEN lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the EVERTSEN sink?

The EVERTSEN sank on Jun 24, 1961.

When was the wreck of the EVERTSEN discovered?

The wreck of the EVERTSEN was discovered in 1961.

What country did the EVERTSEN belong to?

The EVERTSEN belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the EVERTSEN?

The EVERTSEN had a tonnage of 392 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVERTSEN?

The EVERTSEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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